Black Forest Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Indulge in these rich and decadent Black Forest Cheesecake Bars! A delicious twist on a classic, these easy-to-make bars combine a chocolatey cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a tart cherry topping. My shortcut recipe (developed after a year and a half of pastry school!) delivers amazing flavor with minimal fuss. Get ready for a messy but oh-so-rewarding baking experience!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 142.8 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Black Forest Cheesecake Bars

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How to Make Black Forest Cheesecake Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix, ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, and 1 large egg. Mix until well combined.
  3. Stir in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and ½ cup toasted slivered almonds.
  4. The mixture will resemble cookie dough. Press evenly into a greased 12x8 inch baking dish.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but not browned.
  6. While the crust bakes, prepare the cheesecake filling: In a separate bowl, beat together 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened, ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  7. Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the warm crust, leaving a small border.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cheesecake filling is set and no longer jiggles.
  9. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Spread your favorite Black Forest pie filling (about 1 cup) evenly over the cooled cheesecake layer.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

19g

Carbs

5g